Stem Cells from Amniotic Fluid

During a caesarian delivery, amniotic fluid is treated as a waste product, while it’s actually a rich source of mesenchymal stem cells. Knowing this, researchers at Lund University have devised a method for capturing those cells: “The device, which is 3D printed out of bio-inert plastics, forms a seal with the fetal cavity, allowing doctors to gently and safely extract the fluid that is usually regarded as medical waste. The liquid is then run through a gauze filter, a 100-micron cell strainer, and finally a centrifuge to isolate the MSCs, which are then grown in culture.” The process takes only 90 seconds MORE